Oil Pan Lower Section, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Oil Pan Lower Section Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Engine oil is drained.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination.

There is still a residual amount of oil in lower section of oil pan.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts in the following sequence: -15 to 1-.

-- Loosen and remove the oil pan lower section carefully from the adhesive.